5353
Human metapneumovirus (PCR)
Material & Volume
Swab (respiratory), sputum, bronchial lavage
Reference values
| Age | Range |
|---|---|
| All | negative |
Clinical information
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) was first isolated in 2001 as a new member of the Paramyxoviridae family.
hMPV replicates in the respiratory tract and predominantly affects infants and children. In this age group, it accounts for up to 15 % of the annual bronchiolitis cases.
Info
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HMPV
Position / Price
Position: 3161.00
Price: CHF 119.70
+ Processing fee: CHF 21.60
(per order and per day)
Method
PCR
Sample stability
Room temperature (20 to 25°C) = 2 days
Refrigerated (2 to 8°C) = 14 days
Frozen (-2 to -25°C) = 30 days
Execution time
1 day
Executing laboratory
labor team w ag
Contact
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info@team-w.ch
During opening hours:
+41 71 844 45 45
Monday - Friday
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Saturday
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Out of opening hours:
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